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Prayer Gathering Set for Monday

Wednesday, September 6 by WROY-WRUL News

Prayer Gathering Pastor Steve Norris invited local residents to a prayer gathering from noon until 1, this coming Monday, Sept. 11 at the White County Courthouse.Norris said the gathering is a statewide event at every county seat in Illinois and “will welcome the Holy Spirit...

Interstate 64 Ramps to Close at Grayville

Wednesday, September 6 by WROY-WRUL News

Grayville I-64 Ramps to Close Local motorists who regularly use the Interstate 64 ramps at Grayville are going to need to find an alternate route beginning Monday, Sept. 11. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced weather permitting the westbound I-64 exit and entrance ramps at Grayville...

Norris City Village Board Met Tuesday

Wednesday, September 6 by WROY-WRUL News

The Norris City Village Board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night instead of the usual Monday due to Labor Day.The board approved a Management Services agreement with Brown & Roberts for Phase IV of the Water Project. As part of the requirement for...

Local Sports Recap – September 6, 2023

Wednesday, September 6 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team defeated Flora in 2 sets last night, 25-3 and 25-12. Carmi improves to 4-0 to start the season. They will then take part in the NCOE tournament beginning tonight. They’ll battle Thompsonville at 6, and...

Council/Residents Consider Mobile Home Permit Tuesday

Tuesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

Joseph and Marilyn Chapman, a Chicago couple have plans to move to Carmi. If neighbors have their way, it won’t happen as the Chapmans currently plan. At a public hearing prior to the Carmi City Council meeting Tuesday evening, multiple folks in the neighborhood...

Carmi Woman Arrested on Warrant

Tuesday, September 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Dunn Arrested Carmi Police arrested 40 year old Serena Dunn of 102 Herbert Avenue, Carmi Friday morning around 11:30.Dunn was arrested on a White County arrest warrant for domestic battery at the Probation Office.Carmi Chief of Police Jason Carter also reported that the Illinois Department...

Mt. Vernon River Days this Weekend

Tuesday, September 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Mt. Vernon River Days The annual Mt. Vernon, Indiana River Days celebration is set for this weekend, Friday and Saturday.Action will get underway Friday morning at 11 with the official opening ceremony with the local American Legion Post participating.The weekend includes an antique tractor display....

McLeansboro Fall Festival This Weekend

Tuesday, September 5 by WROY-WRUL News

McLeansboro Fall Festival This weekend, area fall festivals will continue with Ridgway and Mcleansboro taking the spotlight.Ridgway’s Popcorn Days will fill the streets of the Gallatin County village and McLeansboro’s Kiwanis Club will host that city’s annual fall celebration.Action will get underway in McLeansboro Thursday...

Norris City Village Board Meets Tonight

Tuesday, September 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Norris City Village Board Meeting The Norris City Village Board will meet in regular session at 7 this (Tues) evening at City Hall for a fairly full agenda.The board will cover a Brown and Roberts approval for management services phase 4.A dental program for employees...

Local Sports Recap – September 5, 2023

Tuesday, September 5 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldog Volleyball team will travel to Flora tonight to take on the Wolfgals. The Lady Dogs are off to a 3-0 start this season after taking down Gallatin County in 2 sets last Thursday. CWC will then take...